As someone who detests diet and exercise, I'm determined to keep coming up with small, doable things we all can try that will make a positive change. You won't like all of them. Nobody could. But how about just one? Here goes.

When you're eating, don't do anything else. Sounds simple? Try it. Even as I type these words, I'm reaching for a snack.

"Even when talking with friends, people are more likely to eat more," Thayer says.

That doesn't mean don't lunch with your pals or go out to dinner with friends. Rather, pay attention to what you're shoveling in.

"Focus on the food or focus on the conversation, but try not to do both at the same time," she cautions. That's when you lose track of your hunger level and start to ignore the fact that you're not hungry anymore.

Trans fats keep food fresh longer while they're on grocery store shelves. However, the partially-hydrogenated oils can also lead to heart disease because of the increase in low-density lipoprotein LDL-cholesterol and decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Here are tips to...

Instead of heading to the vending machine, why not bring your own snacks with way less calories? Here are snack and toppings that are 100 calories or less. (Source: 'CDC: How to use fruits and vegetables to manage your weight')

Do you get a little nervous whenever your doctor or nurse has to take your blood pressure? Is it too high or too low? Try these vegetables to improve your potassium levels. (Source: CDC's Fruits & Veggies More Matters)